Three Things to Expect from this Week’s First Ministers’ Meeting

Ontario’s cottage country will once again play host to an important meeting of political leaders at a historic turning point. Unlike the 2010 G8 summit where world leaders were tackling how best to spark global economic recovery, the Canada’s First Ministers are gathering to forge a new national path forward without the stable partnership Canada […]

Merriah Michel Joins Counsel as Senior Director

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Merriah Michel joins as Senior Director Counsel is proud to announce the expansion of its Opinion Research team, with Merriah Michel joining as Senior Director.  Merriah is a seasoned research strategist with over a decade of experience leading public opinion and market research across government, nonprofit, and private sectors.   With a background in mathematics and […]

Ontario Legislature Breaks for the Summer: Top Three Takeaways from the Spring Sitting

The Ontario legislature rose for summer last night, ending the first legislative session of Premier Doug Ford’s third term. The break follows six weeks of heated debate on the measures chosen by the government to be their top priorities.  Here are Counsel’s top three takeaways from this legislative session:   1.The Government has Decided to Take […]

Manitoba’s Productive but Heated Legislative Session Wraps for Summer

After an all-night sitting, the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba ended the 2nd Session of the 43rd Legislature this morning after weeks of debate on legislative proposals and question periods focused on health care wait times, property taxes, public safety, and affordability.    The session concluded with Manitoba in a declared state of emergency, as uncontrollable […]